Director, Property, Assets & Campus Services

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

About the opportunity

As Director, you will lead Property, Assets & Campus Services (PACS), a newly integrated function with end-to-end responsibility for the planning, development, delivery, operation, maintenance and stewardship of Griffith University’s property portfolio, built assets, grounds and campus services.

Bringing together five interconnected streams - Planning & Development, Environment & Biodiversity, Engineering Governance & Assurance, Capital Works Delivery, and Facilities & Campus Services - PACS supports the entire asset lifecycle and the delivery of safe, sustainable, resilient and fit-for-purpose campus environments.

You will set the strategic direction for PACS, translate University priorities into disciplined delivery, and strengthen service performance, governance, assurance and lifecycle asset outcomes. Your leadership will directly shape the campus experience and long-term value delivered for students, staff and the wider University community.

This is an opportunity to unite a diverse function around a clear service vision and build a high-performing culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration.

About you

• You will bring extensive executive leadership experience across complex property, infrastructure, asset management, facilities and campus service environments.
• You have successfully led and developed large, multi-disciplinary teams, balancing strategic direction with operational performance and delivery.
• Your experience may span consulting, contracting, construction, institutional property or related service environments, giving you strong commercial judgement and an enterprise-wide perspective.
• You can influence organisational strategy, navigate competing priorities and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and diverse communities.
• You combine strong governance and assurance discipline with practical problem-solving and a record of delivering sustainable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse groups.
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on achieving practical and sustainable outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, frameworks and governance practices.

What we can offer

This full-time, five-year senior contract is based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As a member of the Corporate Services executive team, you will have the platform and leadership support to influence University-wide priorities and lead the next stage of PACS integration and performance.

You will join a highly engaged team and a values-led University that supports work-life balance, innovation and creative approaches. The breadth of the portfolio offers variety, visible impact and the opportunity to shape campus environments that enable Griffith’s teaching, research and community mission.

As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Explore this exciting opportunity in more detail on our dedicated Director PACs Microsite. 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth-matthews@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Thursday 22nd October at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.